Your 2026 adventure starts here
Why visit the A/U Ranches?
Welcome home! Whether you're a first-time guest or returning camper, there's an atmosphere of love waiting for you at the A/U Ranches. You will:
- Grow in Christian Science
- Experience joyful adventure
- Find connection and belonging in friendships
- Learn and develop skills – no experience required!
- Explore the beautiful Colorado backcountry
“I met the best people [at camp], and this place has truly changed my life for the better.”
– Youth camper
Youth Camp
Rising 2nd- to 12th-graders have summertime fun at Sky Valley Ranch and Round-Up Ranch. Children of all abilities explore the splendor of the outdoors and nature’s vast playground at camp! Select your major, and know that every experience includes built-in free-choice time, downtime, and quiet time for adventures big and small.
Horsemanship Major
You'll pair with a horse matched for you and ride through the arena, trails, gymkhana events, cattle work, and polocrosse games. First-time riders welcome! Learn western-style riding from our expert corral staff.
Mountain Major
Tackle the climb! Explore hiking trails, shred on a mountain bike, navigate the high ropes course, and scale rock walls both indoor and outdoor. There's nothing like time in the beautiful Colorado Rockies – and on top of 14,000-foot peaks!
Water Major
This is more than just relaxing time in the pool – though there's that, too! You'll canoe across alpine lakes, whitewater raft down the Arkansas River rapids, and learn to kayak on our property lakes. Cool off from the summer sun and learn new skills!
“Practicing Christian Science is definitely something I have learned at camp. I will keep this with me forever.”
– Youth camper
Family & Adult Programs
From grown-ups to families with young kids (or adult kids!), we have programs tailored for every age and activity level.
Service Weekend
Lend a hand and help get the Ranches ready for a new season of campers! All ages can expect a little work and a lot of camp-style fun.
Family & Adult Camp
Each day is a “choose your own adventure” of activities, complete with inspiration and opportunities to share gratitude.
Adult Mini Camp
Kids aren't the only ones who have fun at camp! Create your own adventure in a spiritually nurturing atmosphere with other adults.
CS Homeschool Families Retreat
Combine creative learning opportunities with the joy of summer camp. Students can learn and play, and homeschooling parents can build connections.
Bible Study
Hey adults! Do you love the Bible? Do you want to learn more about it? Spend a long weekend diving into the Scriptures, led by a Bible scholar.
Christmas Camp
Celebrate the Christ in a beautiful mountain scene. Relax by the fire, decorate a gingerbread house, or even go on winter adventures such as downhill and cross-country skiing!
Rest & Study
Relax, open your books, and find inspiration. We’ll provide the accommodations so you can enjoy the view.
“Every time I come here I feel so welcomed and valued. It is a special atmosphere.”
– Family & Adult Camp participant
Christian Science at the A/U Ranches
Healing happens at camp. Each activity is grounded in spiritual inspiration and gratitude, inviting campers to deepen their understanding of Christian Science. A session-specific practitioner is always available to campers and daily supports the A/U Ranches in prayer.
With church, Sunday School classes, morning Bible Lesson study, testimony meetings, hymn sings, and inspirational talks, Christian Science is our foundation, and opening windows to God is our goal.
The best memory participants take home from camp is the experience of leaning on God.
“I genuinely felt the presence of divine joy and spiritual strength supporting us all.”
– Youth Camp CIT
“Being in nature at the A/U Ranches with spiritually uplifted people was so healing... I feel hugely uplifted by this camp experience.”
– Family & Adult Camp participant
“An idea I learned is that God is all, God is in control. ”
– Youth camper
Work or volunteer this summer at camp!
Spend your summer - or just a couple of weeks - in the Colorado mountains making a difference in young campers' lives. You'll leave with so much more than you came with!
“Every single person I interact with is so loving and filled with joy to be here. It makes it the best place to be.”
– Seasonal staff member